He started his major league career as a spot starter and made a smooth transition to the bullpen, where his opposing batting average is .234 (vs. .282 in the rotation). Below hasn’t been as sharp lately, which, of course, can’t go unnoticed as decision time nears. But you seemingly can never have enough capable left-handed pitching out of the bullpen, especially when the first-round opponent is likely going to be the Yankees or Red Sox, two teams loaded with left-handed thunder.